| Mekong | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action / Adventure Drama Fantasy |
| Based on | Mekong by Paul Adirex |
| Written by | Dragon Writer Co., Ltd. |
| Directed by | Oliver Bever |
| Starring | Mik Thongraya Louis Hesse Tussaneeya Karnsomnut Saranya Chunhasart |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 34 |
| Production | |
| Producers | Oliver Bever Pichet Sriracha |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production companies | Nine Bever Films Co., Ltd. |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 7 HD |
| Release | November 6, 2023 |
| Related | |
| Mekong (2001 TV series) | |
Mekong (Thai: แม่โขง, pronounced [mɛ̂ː kʰǒːŋ]) is a 2023 Thai television series in the genre of action drama, adventure and fantasy. It airs on Channel 7 HD Monday to Thursday at 08:40 p.m. for one hour. The series based on a 1995 novel by Paul Adirex and a remake of a 2001 series of the same name.[1]
A story of a historical adventure set around the search for soldiers lost in the Vietnam War, the Phuri tribe and the mythical great serpent Phaya Nak said to be protecting the kingdom.[2]
Summary
Dave, a former special forces officer, and his partner, Draco, want to find answers to their questions about the Phaya Nak and the mysterious woman include hidden city that Dave often dreams about when he sleeps, as well as a mission to build a bridge across the Mekong that is threatened by international drug trafficking.
That led them to meet Dr. Kim, a young anthropologist. She might be the one to lead them to the answer, and this is the beginning of an exciting and dangerous adventure filled with terrifying mysteries from the great tutelary of the Mekong, Phaya Nak.
Cast
Main
- Mik Thongraya as Dave Sean
- Louis Hesse as Draco
- Tussaneeya Karnsomnut as Dr. Kim
- Saranya Chunhasart as Kwanta / Phailin / Sue Davenport
- Pusana Buangam as Wisay
Supporting
- Panraphon Wisitwatcharamongkol as Khun Sang
- Chartchai Ngamsan as Venerable Vasuki
- Wayne Falconer as Boontan
- Khema Withee as Boontong
- Patson Sarindu as John
- Sarut Suwanpakdee as Aung Lee
- Wiphop Bangyeekhan as Gong-in
- Ophaphoom Chitaphan as Puchong
- Chatchapol Kulsiriwutthichai as Kongrid
- Pichet Sriracha as Samran
- Dina Pophring as Usa
- Vanessa Bever as Siri
- Asanai Thetthawong as Guy
- Chalermporn Pumpanwong as Termchai
- Patrick Forstner as Nick
- Amidou Johnson as Sam White
- Chatrawat Ratanawong as Chiya
- Voratanapot Tuntiviriyangkul as Saen
- Nichkul Pradubmooksiri as Suchart
- Kiattipan Chimchom as Kam-lai
- Sakchai Yukhachen as Plaew
Original soundtrack
- "Mai Yon Klap" (ไม่ย้อนกลับ; "No Return"), opening theme by Songkran
- "Kan Khon Phop Khrang Sutthai" (การค้นพบครั้งสุดท้าย; "Final Discovery"), ending theme by Aek Season Five
Production
The director and one of the producers, Oliver Bever, was among those who starred in the 2001 version. He said that this version is most faithful to the novel with some scenes added a little. Mekong is based on the novel of the same name by former politician and writer Pongpol Adireksarn (under the pen name Paul Adirex), who is a Phaya Nak believer.[3]
Two CG production houses with a total team of 40 people were responsible for making black Phaya Nak look both formidable and frightening at the same time.[4][5]
Bever also named Phaya Nak as the no.1 leading role character.[6]
See also
References
- ↑ "รีเมค "แม่โขง" คว้าสองพระเอก "มิกค์-หลุยส์ เฮส" ประกบคู่ "เปรี้ยว"". Daradaily (in Thai). 2022-09-22. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ↑ "เรื่องย่อละคร แม่โขง ละครแอ็คชั่น ผจญภัย ฟอร์มยักษ์ อัดแน่นความสนุกครบรส". Kapook (in Thai). 2023-11-06. Retrieved 2023-11-09.
- ↑ "Destination Truth" Haunted Village/Naga (TV Episode 2007) at IMDb
- ↑ Ch7HD (2011-11-06). "โอริเวอร์ พูดถึงละคร แม่โขง ตรงตามบทประพันธ์ ทุ่ม CG พญานาคสุดอลังการ". YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2011-11-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ↑ NEWSPLUS (2023-11-06). "มิกค์-หลุยส์-เปรี้ยว-เจด้า พร้อมผู้จัด-ผกก. โอริเวอร์ บีเวอร์ แถลงละครแม่โขง". YouTube (in Thai). Retrieved 2023-11-10.
- ↑ หน้า 4 – ข่าวสด บันเทิง, โอริเวอร์'จัดหนัก'แม่โขง'ยก'พญานาค'พระเอกเบอร์ 1. Khaosod issues 12,041 vol.33 Thursday, November 16, 2023 (in Thai)
External links
- Official website (in Thai)
- Mekong at IMDb